Paul Loftus (left) was as good a man as one could ever hope
to meet. He was friendly and courteous and very easy to like. Aside from a few thousand Japanese soldiers, I'd be
hard pressed to identify anyone who didn't get along with Marine Major Paul
Loftus. Paul survived the terrible business of the Guadalcanal
invasion. These were men who had no combat experience, almost no
supplies, and lots of danger and hardship. The fact that these men
could persevere against such odds is a testament to their character.
They are more than just exceptional men, these fellows are Marines.

On August 10, 2005, Paul
Loftus fought his final battle. Once again he was victorious.
One could argue up and down as to whither the world he left was better than
the one he came into, but this I know without a doubt, he sure did his part.